Propionic Acid

C₃H₆O₂

IUPAC: Propanoic acid

CAS: 79-09-4

Übersicht

Propionic acid is a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a pungent odor. It is widely used as a food preservative to inhibit mold growth.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 2 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
Hydrogen ×6
8,2%
C
Carbon ×3
48,6%
O
Oxygen ×2
43,2%

Verwendung

  • • Food preservative
  • • Animal feed additive
  • • Chemical intermediate

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Swiss cheese gets its distinctive flavor partly from propionic acid

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CCC(=O)O

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
74,08 g/mol
Dichte
0,9900 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-20,5 °C
Siedepunkt
141,2 °C
Löslichkeit
miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
74,0368
XLogP
0,3
TPSA
37,3 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
2
Rotatable Bonds
1
Heavy Atoms
5
Complexity
40,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propionic Acid?
Propionic Acid (C₃H₆O₂) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propanoic acid.
What is the molecular weight of Propionic Acid?
Propionic Acid has a molar mass of 74.08 g/mol.
What state is Propionic Acid at room temperature?
Propionic Acid is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Propionic Acid organic or inorganic?
Propionic Acid is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Propionic Acid?
Propionic Acid (C₃H₆O₂) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).